Senior Accountant

Georgetown University

Washington, DC, USA
Base: $80,429.00 - $157,238.93; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Gaap compliance expertise
Month-end close process management
General ledger reconciliation skills
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University's general ledger transactions under tight deadlines

Job Summary

  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University's general ledger transactions under tight deadlines.
  • Georgetown University offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and tuition assistance.
  • This role requires strong leadership and good judgment to ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards across multiple campuses.

Matching Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the efficient and effective monitoring of the University's general ledger transactions under tight deadlines.

Salary

Base: $80,429.00 - $157,238.93; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GAAP compliance expertise
  • month-end close process management
  • general ledger reconciliation skills
  • financial statement line item review
  • complex transaction accounting

Nice-to-have

  • higher education or non-profit experience
  • creative problem solving abilities
  • teamwork and collaboration focus
  • analytical modeling and dashboard experience
  • policy writing and procedure design

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • CPA Certification required
  • 8+ years progressive financial accounting experience
  • Experience in complex higher educational institutions preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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